Last verified: October 2026
What are the Catholic schools in the Charlotte region?
The Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools are St. Ann, St. Gabriel, St. Matthew, St. Patrick, Our Lady of the Assumption, St. Mark in Huntersville, Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School, Charlotte Catholic High School and Christ the King Catholic High School. St. Michael Catholic School serves Gastonia.
How do Catholic families in Charlotte usually pay?
The usual order is the Opportunity Scholarship, then the participating-Catholic rate and multi-child discount, then Family Individualized Tuition need-based aid through FACTS between January and March 31.
The participating rate requires registration at a Diocese of Charlotte parish and active parish life; FIT aid does not. Apply to NCSEAA by the March 1 priority date and to FIT by March 31 so both answers arrive before tuition contracts are due.
Is Catholic high school in Charlotte covered by the scholarship?
Yes. Both Catholic high schools are Direct Payment Schools, and the tier amounts are the same in high school as in kindergarten.
Juniors and seniors at either school can also look at tuition-free Career & College Promise courses at Central Piedmont; ask the school's counselor how dual-enrollment credit fits its schedule.
How big are the Charlotte-area Catholic schools?
Federal survey enrollment and 2026-27 Direct Payment status for each Catholic school in the four counties.
| School | City | Grades | Students | Direct Payment 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Catholic High School | Charlotte | 9-12 | 1,330 | Yes |
| Christ the King Catholic High School | Huntersville | 9-12 | 416 | Yes |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School | Charlotte | 6-8 | 936 | Yes |
| Our Lady of the Assumption School | Charlotte | PK-8 | 180 | Yes |
| St. Ann Catholic School | Charlotte | PK-5 | 319 | Yes |
| St. Gabriel Catholic School | Charlotte | K-5 | 657 | Yes |
| St. Mark Catholic School | Huntersville | K-8 | 700 | Yes |
| St. Matthew Catholic School | Charlotte | K-5 | 682 | Yes |
| St. Michael Catholic School | Gastonia | PK-8 | 127 | Yes |
| St. Patrick Catholic School | Charlotte | K-5 | 228 | Yes |
Participating-Catholic rate vs Need-based FIT aid
| Participating-Catholic rate | Need-based FIT aid |
|---|---|
| Requires parish registration and active participation | Open to any family that applies through FACTS |
| A set discount on tuition | Individually calculated, reapplied each year |